The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
The Voice of the Community Since 1909, Serving Moorcroft and Pine Haven, Wyoming
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HDR Engineering has been contracted by the Town of Moorcroft to specifically pursue proper permitting closure of the now-defunct landfill. Engineer Heath Turbiville reported the most recent findings last week, as HDR begins that process. The construction and debris (C&D) pit currently available to the public is bringing in approximately 20 tons a month; however, according to Turbiville, the tonnage required to “break even” is 200 ton monthly. Turbiville judges the annual intake the new cell would generate could be approximately $17,000 with the...
After Pine Haven's council finished their main work shop Tuesday morning the room began to fill with North East Wyoming Walleye Association (NEWWA) members who wanted to directly address Mayor Karla Brandenburg about a couple of rumors that have been creating havoc on social media and among area residents. The rumors concern an alleged statement made by the mayor at a previous meeting regarding taking over the auspices of the private NEWWA club Fish Fry summer picnic due to uncouth behavior by...
After Ice fishing Wyoming Lakes ceased their winter ice fishing event a few years ago, 35-year-old Gillette resident Doug DeBoer Jr picked up the reins, saying, "We have to do something for the fishing community, it needs to be done." Making arrangements with Wyoming Game and Fish in January of last year, DeBoer was permitted for 50 guest fishermen and allowed to have the event take place on Keyhole Reservoir. This year, DeBoer again hosted the now-named Just Slayin' Outdoors Icefest on January...
As I report at the end of week four of the 67th General Session of the Wyoming Legislature, the Wyoming Senate is in the middle of third reading debate on SF0001, also known as the supplemental budget bill. Budget debate signals perhaps the Legislature’s most important responsibility: balancing our state’s checkbook and allocating taxpayers’ hard-earned money. Unlike many recent sessions, this year lawmakers start with the fortunate question of how to appropriate a nearly $2 billion surplus. That’s a big change from only two years ago, when ou...
Police seize 1,342 fentanyl pills BUFFALO (WNE) — Johnson County law enforcement seized more than a thousand fentanyl pills and a handful of other drugs after a report of a suspicious vehicle in the Kum & Go parking lot in early January. “We pulled over 1300 fentanyl pills, which is a big bust for Denver, let alone Buffalo,” Chief of Police Sean Bissett told the City Council after arresting two individuals. In the car were 1342 fentanyl pills, 24 grams of methamphetamine and 54 grams of marijuana, among other things, according to court docum...
The Annual Logos Community Ash Wednesday Worship Service and dinner at First Presbyterian Church of Moorcroft, WY is on Friday, February 22, 2023 at 6 p.m. The youth-assisted worship will conclude with the imposition of ashes. Dinner will follow at 6:30 p.m. The public is invited. Please plan to attend. First Presbyterian Church is located at 100 S. Belle Fourche Avenue in Moorcroft. We will have special guest singers as well. For more information contact: Pastor Monte at [email protected] or text or call 217-251-1182....
Book Club this month will be Thursday, February 16 at 1 p.m. in the reading room. We are reading The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St James. If you would like to get this book and join us for discussion please let me know. We welcome new members and refreshments will be served! Story time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. downstairs with Miss Lacey. She does crafts with the kids as well. There is an after-school program every Wednesday at 4 p.m. The kids either do crafts or play games with Miss Lacey supervising. We will be closed Monday,...
Story time is every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m., geared toward preschool age children, however everyone is welcome. Kids Paint class is the first Friday of every month. Participants must sign up, please call the library at 307-756-3232 for details. Afterschool activities on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. New Arrivals! K-3- Delightfully Different Dilly by Elizabeth Dale, Porter the Hoarder: The Nature Explorer by Sean Covel, Porter the Hoarder and the Alphabet Adventure by Sean Covel, Porter the Hoarder and Pappy’s Perfect Pizza Party by Sean Covel, T...
Feb. 6-10, 2023 is School Board Appreciation Week in Wyoming. This week helps build awareness and understanding of the vital functions our locally elected boards of education play in our community. Crook County School District #1 is joining public school districts from across the state to celebrate School Board Appreciation Week and honor local board members for their commitment to Crook County and its children. “Our school system is the backbone of our community, and these men and women devote countless hours to making sure our schools are h...
Congratulations to the Moorcroft Secondary Students of the Month for February 2023. Students were chosen by staff at Moorcroft Secondary based on how respectful they are. When showing respect to someone it means you act in a way that shows you care about their feelings and well-being. Using these guidelines, staff were asked to nominate students they felt fit. Sponsors of the Student of the Month are Subway, Coffee Cup Fuel Stop, and Pinnacle Bank....
The University of Wyoming lists Moorcroft Secondary School graduates Tianne M. Fischbach and Shania N. Miller on the 2022 fall semester President’s Honor Roll. This list is composed of undergraduates with a 4.0 (“A”) grade-point average for the semester. To be eligible, these students must be enrolled for at least 12 credit hours taken for letter grades. Also, Moorcroft Secondary School graduates Taylor Jo Reynolds and Kerry T. Zimmerscheid have been listed on the University of Wyoming Fall Semester Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Roll, whi...
The University of Wyoming lists five students from Crook County on the 2022 fall semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. Students are: Payson Grace Birkeland of Aladdin; Taylor Jo Reynolds and Kerry T. Zimmerschied of Moorcroft; Drake Richards and Christian C. Velder of Sundance. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average, and freshmen who have earned a 3.25 or better grade-point average. To be eligible, students must have been enr...
HS Boys Basketball February 3, lost to Hulett in Hulett, 53-49...
The Wolves wrestling team had a busy week of competition. On Tuesday, they traveled to Rapid City to dual Rapid City Central, where they came out on top, winning 52-21. On Friday, they went to Lovell and there, they dueled both Lovell and Tongue River, again coming out on top with a dual score of 15-64 against Lovell and 6-66 against Tongue River. On Saturday, the Wolves competed with 14 teams in the Greybull Memorial Invitational. There, they had eight in the finals, six champions and took...
On Friday, the Lady Wolves traveled cross county to take on the Hulett Lady Red Devils. Hulett got off to a quick start and led the Lady Wolves, 5-1 midway through the first quarter. The Wolves locked down defensively and were able to end the quarter on a 16 to 6 run. The Lady Wolves didn’t look back after that, winning the game, 69-37. I thought we did a good job with our full court pressure. We were able to get some turnovers that led to layups or free throws. The Wolves return to action on Friday, when they host Newcastle and are also h...
After three generations of Mankes serving the Moorcroft area at Quality Hardware, the big quonset building on the west end of town, Ted and Rhonda Manke have sold the property and plan to retire within the next couple of months. The business is not traveling into hands unfamiliar to residents, though; CJ Sandquist, Danya Schutt and Shannon Sandquist of CDS Supplies Inc have been supplying components for the local oil field industry since 2013 and were seeking an opportunity to expand their...
Crook County Natural Resource District (CCNRD) January 3rd Regular Board Meeting Minutes CALL MEETING TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 12:11 pm by Chairman Wayne Garman at the Sundance USDA Service Center. ATTENDANCE Board: Wayne Garman, Lily Altaffer, Casey Devish Employees: Sarah Anderson, Bridget Helms, Jessica Halverson, Call in: Carmen Horne-McIntyre Guests: Staci Steiner, FSA County Executive Director MONTHLY UPDATES FSA Update Staci gave an update on new programs for 2023 and current program status and deadlines. Water Quality...
